Like to put a new Handguard on my saint pistol to accommodate a suppressor. I saw saints are mil spec so I ordered the Midwest Ind. suppressor ready Handguard. But now I’m seeing the pistol models are not mil spec and therefore this Handguard may not work. Anyone know about this? Thanks
Midwest industries Handguard on victor pistol?
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HansGruber
Ronin
You've got it ordered...give it a try & let us know how it works.
I suspect you might have to swap your barrel nut...
I suspect you might have to swap your barrel nut...
The Midwest handguard will work fine just make sure to swap the barrel nut with the one included with your new handguard.
If you've never changed a barrel nut before you will need either a barrel vise block or a reaction rod so you don't damage the upper receiver. You will also need a torque wrench for proper barrel nut torque. The Midwest handguards typically come with a proprietary barrel nut wrench that can be mounted to a torque wrench.
If you've never changed a barrel nut before you will need either a barrel vise block or a reaction rod so you don't damage the upper receiver. You will also need a torque wrench for proper barrel nut torque. The Midwest handguards typically come with a proprietary barrel nut wrench that can be mounted to a torque wrench.
Thank you! This is the answer I’ve been looking for. And yes I have removed Handguards before and have all the tools to do it.
AR-15's follow the same platform throughout all manufacturers as far as thread pitch and back cut to the lower receiver.
If you are trying to swap out a handguard on a AR-10 or an LR-308 then you would need to do your homework as to what fits your firearm as there are a few different barrel nut thread pitches used in these platforms.
TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
With the Midwest hg's I have it does/did require their barrel nut. Check as see if the wrench comes with it (I believe mine did).
I think it does come with it.
Yes. That’s why I went with this model. I could only find two models with inside diameters large enough for a suppressor. This one and one from Aero. Maybe there’s more but I didn’t find them.
TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
What does the id need to be?
The only issue with a handguard sized for a suppressor is that it may feel a little too big when c-clamp gripping the handguard.
Larger than 1.55”
TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
A lot of manufacturers state I'd and od.
Yes they do. This one has plenty of id room
I can. Sorry after my last post I haven’t been on until now. I’ll try and get a few on here.
